Stats & Training
Nidorina's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 HP EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
The female has a gentle temperament. It emits ultrasonic cries that have the power to befuddle foes.
The female’s horns develop slowly. Prefers physical attacks such as clawing and biting.
Nidorina Weakness
Type-wise, Nidorina takes extra damage from Ground and Psychic. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Dig 2x88-103%KO Sand Tomb 2x40-48% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Dig 2x88-103%KO Sand Tomb 2x40-48% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x101-120%KO Dig 2x82-97% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x110-130%KO Dig 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x135-159%KO Dig 2x109-128%KO | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x96-113%KO Dig 2x75-91% | ||
 Abra Psychic | C | |
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x91-108%KO Dig 2x72-85% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x96-113%KO Dig 2x75-91% | ||
Abra Psychic | C | |
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x91-108%KO Dig 2x72-85% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x107-126%KO Dig 2x86-102%KO Sand Tomb 2x40-48% Mud-Slap 2x25-31% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x64-75% Dig 2x51-61% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x92-109%KO Dig 2x75-89% | ||
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x66-78% Dig 2x51-61% Bone Club 2x43-51% Bonemerang 2x34-41% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x86-102%KO Dig 2x69-82% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x110-130%KO Dig 2x87-103%KO Sand Tomb 2x40-48% Mud-Slap 2x25-30% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Dig 2x48-58% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x77-91% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x67-79% Dig 2x54-64% Bone Club 2x43-52% Bonemerang 2x35-42% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x87-103%KO Dig 2x72-85% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x110-130%KO Dig 2x87-103%KO Sand Tomb 2x40-48% Mud-Slap 2x25-30% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x62-73% Dig 2x48-58% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x77-91% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x67-79% Dig 2x54-64% Bone Club 2x43-52% Bonemerang 2x35-42% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x87-103%KO Dig 2x72-85% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x106-125%KO Dig 2x85-101%KO Sand Tomb 2x39-46% Mud-Slap 2x24-28% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x58-68% Dig 2x46-55% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x93-109%KO Dig 2x74-88% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x63-74% Dig 2x50-59% Bone Club 2x41-48% Bonemerang 2x33-39% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x83-99% Dig 2x69-81% Sand Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Dig 2x88-103%KO Sand Tomb 2x40-48% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x59-70% Dig 2x49-58% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x97-114%KO Dig 2x77-91% | ||
Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x65-77% Dig 2x52-62% Bone Club 2x43-52% Bonemerang 2x33-39% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x88-103%KO Dig 2x70-83% Sand Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Flygon can KO Nidorina with Earthquake (107-126%). Alakazam threatens a KO with Psychic (175-206%).
 Flygon GroundDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x107-126%KO Rock Slide27-32% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x175-206%KO | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPure Power ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nidorina View Medicham builds →Shadow Ball26-31% Rock Slide25-30% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
This Poison-type links Nidoran♀ (female) to Nidoqueen. Nidorina has 365 stats but sits in the Undiscovered egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+15), but there's still another 140 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
FireRed & LeafGreen Nidorina Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breeding's the move. Beat Up and Charm give Nidorina options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Sludge Bomb and Poison Sting. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Nidorina in FireRed & LeafGreen
A handful of locations for Nidorina with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Nidorina in FireRed & LeafGreen
To get Nidorina, start by catching Nidoran♀ (female) through walking and trade encounters at Lv. 6-33. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch Nidoran♀ (female)Route 3LeafGreenGrass Lv.6-7 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 3FireRedGrass Lv.6 RouteRareEarlySafari Zone - CenterLeafGreenGrass Lv.22 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - WestLeafGreenGrass Lv.22 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - EastLeafGreenGrass Lv.24 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - NorthLeafGreenGrass Lv.30 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - EastFireRedGrass Lv.24 FacilityRareMidSafari Zone - WestFireRedGrass Lv.30 FacilityRareMidRoute 5FireRedIn-game trade RouteLimitedTrade for (give Nidoran♂)Underground Path 5-6FireRedIn-game trade RouteLimitedTrade for (give Nidoran♂)
Step 2Nidorina ✓Safari Zone - NorthLeafGreenGrass Lv.30 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - WestLeafGreenGrass Lv.30 FacilityUncommonMidSafari Zone - NorthFireRedGrass Lv.30 FacilityRareMidSafari Zone - CenterLeafGreenGrass Lv.31 FacilityUncommonLateSafari Zone - EastLeafGreenGrass Lv.33 FacilityUncommonLateSafari Zone - CenterFireRedGrass Lv.31 FacilityRareLateRoute 11FireRedIn-game trade RouteLimitedTrade for (give Nidorino)or evolve from Nidoran♀ (female) (Step 1)
Nidorina Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Nidorina isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Nidoqueen to unlock its full potential. At 365 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Poison Point is the go-to ability for Nidorina. It has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Hustle can work in specific setups. Rivalry is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Nidorina fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 62 Attack. At base 56 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Game Availability
Nidorina has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 19 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves